South Central Service Cooperative

During the week of November 11-15th, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and schools across the United States will mark National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. #yourBESTsolution

Thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2024! #yourBESTsolution

National STEM Day is on November 8th and celebrates science, technology, engineering, and math throughout the United States. It's a great day to celebrate because we know that an interest in STEM early on can lead to success later on in life. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations are projected to grow over two times faster than the total for all occupations in the next decade according to the U.S. Labor Department. Ideas for incorporating STEM: https://www.create-learn.us/blog/national-stem-day-activities/ #yourBESTsolution

Arkansas teachers have once again brought unprecedented enthusiasm to CyberPatriot! Within 24 hours, the quiz system reached its capacity and temporarily stopped accepting responses. While this is a wonderful challenge to face, we're actively working with CyberPatriot to find a solution. We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of this contest is Mena High School! Due to the technical issue, we have decided to conclude the current contest. Rest assured, we will hold another contest once we've resolved these challenges to ensure everyone can participate seamlessly. Students may still pursue CyberPatriot certification, and the quiz will reopen on December 1st. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have a solution in place. Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm and patience!

It's not too late to register for our virtual meeting. We would love to share all the pathways to teacher licensure.

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Hey , Hey!! Don't forget about our Virtual Recruitment Event on November 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. It's not to late to register and receive the Zoom link. #yourBESTsolution

Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. Set your clocks back! #yourBESTsolution

CyberPatriot Program Contest Extended Until November 15th! Due to an overwhelming response from Arkansas teachers preparing their students for CyberPatriot certification, the quiz system experienced a high volume of users, temporarily preventing access for some. Testing resumes TODAY and we’ve extended the contest deadline to November 15th. This gives you extra time to participate and ensure you are entered into the contest. Miss the deadline? Don’t worry—students can still pursue CyberPatriot certification after the contest ends, as the program will continue beyond this date.

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South Central will host a "Capture The Flag" event on January 23, 2025. Because several teachers and schools have expressed interest already, we are starting the registration process by allowing any Computer Science or GT teacher to send one team of up to 4 students to the event. Please read the form over and ask any questions you may have. If your administrators need more information, they are free to email me or csforar@ade.arkansas.gov. As form responses come in you will begin to receive additional information. More details and information can be found in this interest form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3juyvADTTkgrUejBrtSKPdtCIJF7xMNUJiObGJUGY8Os5SA/viewform

We want you to join us!!!! Come find out how you can become a TEACHER!!!

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CyberPatriot Program Contest Extended Until November 15th! Due to an overwhelming response from Arkansas teachers preparing their students for CyberPatriot certification, the quiz system experienced a high volume of users, temporarily preventing access for some. We’re happy to announce that testing will resume on November 1st, and to accommodate everyone, we’ve extended the contest deadline to November 15th. This gives you extra time to participate and ensure you are entered into the contest. Miss the deadline? Don’t worry—students can still pursue CyberPatriot certification after the contest ends, as the program will continue beyond this date.

Arkansas students have overwhelmed the CyberPatriot quiz system! It's incredible to see so many of our students working toward becoming certified Tech Caregivers. We are currently addressing the issue and will make any necessary adjustments to the contest. Stay tuned for updates from your local Educational Cooperative or reach out to JoAnn Womack at joann.womack@scscoop.org for more information.

🎗️🔴 Red Ribbon Week 2024 🔴🎗️ This week, we come together to say YES to healthy choices and NO to drugs! 🚫 Let’s make a pledge to live drug-free and support one another in making positive decisions that lead to brighter futures. 🌟 📢 How you can participate: Wear RED to show your support. ❤️ Share your commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. Encourage friends and family to make healthy choices! Together, we can build stronger, safer communities. Let’s make this week count! 💪✨ #RedRibbonWeek2024 #DrugFree #HealthyChoices #StrongerTogether #LiveDrugFree ✋ Take the pledge and inspire others! 🫶

🚍✨ It’s School Bus Safety Week 2024! ✨🚍 Let’s all do our part to keep our kids safe as they travel to and from school. A few important reminders: 🛑 STOP for school buses – It’s the law! 👀 Stay alert in school zones and around bus stops. ⏳ Be patient – No rushing! 👧👦 For students – Stay seated on the bus and always look both ways when crossing. Let’s make this school year safe for everyone! 🏫❤️ #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SafetyFirst #ProtectOurKids #2024 📢 Spread the word and keep our communities safe! 🚸

Do you think you might want to become a teacher??? Join us November 16th for our Virtual Recruitment Event.

We wear red to support Dyslexia Awareness! #GoRedForDyslexia #weARsouthcentral #servicetotheCORE

Reminder: the first Praxis Coaching Cycle for future ArPEP teachers begins October 7! Don't miss out on the chance to receive FREE support and resources to help you prepare for your Praxis exam. Learn more: https://sites.google.com/tntp.org/tntparpep/home